Identity: Chapter 1

#08: Inuyasha (Sesshōmaru & Kagome)
Prompt: Hors d' Oeuvers

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Sesshōmaru and his father quietly followed Lord Higurashi, the human lord for the eastern part of their land, to his study. It had always been his father who came and did treaties with the human lord, but this time, his father had insisted that he came with him. For the past three moons, his father had been corresponding through letters with the current lord. Though they were going to discuss the current treaties, this was also a friendly visit.
Soon enough, the three of them sat down before a wide, low table with he and his father facing Lord Higurashi. For a human, he had to say that Lord Higurashi was quite good looking with his unusual blue eyes. He heard from his father that Lady Higurashi was no longer around, but he had a 23-summers-old daughter and a young son. He inwardly hoped that he wouldn’t have to deal with her. He didn’t have problems with humans in general, but most princesses, human and youkai alike, were too brainless to talk to – not that he would talk to them.

Not long after the refreshments were served, they heard a short rapping at the shoji door, and Lord Higurashi permitted entry. The moment the door opened, his breath hitched. There, before their eyes, was a beautiful warrior. With her white haori and red hakama, he and his father could tell that she was a miko. Her armour was like that of a samurai in smaller size. Her raven hair was tied up in high pony tail with a red ribbon. Judging from the grime on her attire and the slightly weary look on her face, he knew that the miko had just returned from whatever mission Lord Higurashi had sent her to.

Stepping closer to Lord Higurashi’s side, they saw her grip the sword on her hip as she gave them a bow in greeting. Afterwards, she stood straight and looked at Lord Higurashi. “My Lord, we have managed to dispose the reported problem on the northern border.”

“Well done. Take your well-deserved rest.”

She gave them one last bow before dismissing herself.

For many centuries, aside from his mother, he couldn’t find a single female, especially human woman, that didn’t give him a second glance after meeting him. And so, he couldn’t help but be curious of this woman.

His attention was back to present when his father commented, “I have to say you have a beautiful miko under your wing, Lord Higurashi.”

Lord Higurashi smiled. “That, she is, Lord Takahashi.”

The love in Lord Higurashi’s voice was not missed by him and his father. He ignored the sudden anger that came to him with the thought of her and Lord Higurashi together. He repeatedly told himself that he held no interest in the unknown woman. However, as time ticked by, he found his mind often drifted to her, wondering what she was doing at the moment.

Chapter 1—A Miko Chapter 2—A Princess Chapter 3—A Warrior Chapter 4—A Mother Chapter 5—A Candidate Chapter 6—A Mate Next